US EditionRaiders Left Tackle Kolton Miller Placed on IR with Ankle Injury
Kolton Miller, the Raiders' key offensive tackle and recent contract signee, suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple games, sources said.
- During Week 4 at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller was loaded onto a medical cart after suffering an ankle injury with 43 seconds left in the 25-24 loss to the Chicago Bears.
- Late in the fourth quarter, Miller went down during the game's most critical drive at the 48-second mark when Tanoh Kpassagnon, Chicago Bears defensive end, dove into him while attempting to tackle Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders running back.
- Tests revealed a right high-ankle sprain and hairline fracture after MRI and CT scan, and Miller will be placed on Injured Reserve, missing a minimum of four games.
- Coach Pete Carroll said Stone Forsythe will get the first chance to replace Miller, with rookie Charles Grant also competing for playing time.
- Given his contract and tenure, Kolton Miller signed a three-year, $66 million contract extension and started 111 of 113 career games, making his absence a major setback for the Raiders.
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Raiders' Kolton Miller placed on IR with ankle injury, AP source says
Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is heading to injured reserve because of a high ankle sprain, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Raiders Get Worse-Than-Expected News on Kolton Miller's Injury
The Las Vegas Raiders were fortunate to avoid any major injuries through the first three weeks of the season, but that changed in Week 4. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears, starting left tackle Kolton Miller had to be carted off the field after injuring his ankle.At first, the hope was that he merely suffered a high ankle sprain. It’s not a great injury for a big player like Miller, but it’s something t…
The Las Vegas Raiders lost in the NFL match against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Left Tackle Kolton Miller. Now the extent of his injuries is known.
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